Cessna Skyhawk 172 N6988X

Cessna Skyhawk 172 N6988X
Used Price (ABPD, Fall 2001):	$28,000
Engine make/model:	Continental O-300C
Horsepower@altitude:	145@SL
Horsepower for Takeoff:	145
TBO hrs.:	1800
Fuel Type:	80/87
Propeller type/diameter (in.):	McCauley FP/76
Landing gear type:	Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.):	2200
Gross weight (lbs.):	2200
Landing weight (lbs.):	2200
Empty weight, std. (lbs.):	1325
Useful load, std. (lbs.):	875
Payload, full opt. fuel (lbs.):	623
Usable fuel, std. (gals.):	42
Oil capacity (qts.):	8
Wingspan:	36 ft.
Overall length:	26 ft. 6 in.
Height:	8 ft. 11 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.):	174
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.):	12.6
Power loading (lbs./hp.):	15.2
Wheel size (in.):	6.00 x 6
Seating capacity:	4
Cabin doors:	2
Cabin width (in.):	41
Cabin height (in.):	44
Baggage capacity (lbs.):	120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
70% power @ 8,000 ft.:	113
50% power @ 10,000 ft.:	87
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
70% power:	400*
50% power:	586*
Fuel consumption (@ .42 lbs./hp/hr. sfc gph):
70% power:	7.1
50% power:	5.1
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs):	6.0
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):	44
Best rate of climb (SL fpm):	730
Service ceiling (ft.):	15,100
Takeoff ground roll (ft.):	780
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):	1370
Landing ground roll (ft.):	680
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):	1115
* estimated

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